Exam Paper ~upd~ - 2007 Grade 5 Scholarship

A clock shows 3:15. If the hour hand moves halfway towards 4, and the minute hand moves to 6, what time is it? Why it’s hard: Students forget that the hour hand moves continuously. They picture a digital clock instead of an analog one. Lesson: Draw the clock. Calculate: 3:15 → hour hand is 1/4 past 3. Moving halfway to 4 means +1/8 of an hour. The answer is 3:22:30 (or 3:22 and 30 seconds).

The 2007 Grade 5 Scholarship Exam paper remains a landmark in the history of Sri Lanka’s primary education. This specific year's exam is frequently cited by educators and students alike, as it was the first time a student achieved a perfect score of 200/200 . 2007 grade 5 scholarship exam paper

Question 54 from the 2007 paper has become legendary: A clock shows 3:15